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BBQ Québec closes three stores and online shop temporarily
BBQ Québec has temporarily closed its three stores in Boucherville, Laval and Quebec City, as well as its online shop.
Co-founder Maxime Lavoie said the decision was linked to the seasonal slowdown and financial difficulties over the past three years.
About 40 employees have been laid off, and the company says its owners are now handling operations.
BBQ Québec began a restructuring process in 2023 after reporting $5.1 million in debt, and its restructuring proposal was approved by a court in 2024.
The company has not filed a new bankruptcy case, and it says its products remain available through authorized retailers such as RONA.
Lavoie said the company is in talks with potential investors and hopes to improve its position for the future.
The stores may remain closed into the summer, and the company says customers waiting for orders will be contacted; classes are suspended until further notice.
BBQ Québec is temporarily closing its three stores and online shop for the winter amid financial difficulties.
Co-founder Maxime Lavoie said the decision was strategic and that business had been harder over the past three years.
About 40 employees have been laid off, while distribution to other retailers continues.
The company is in discussions with potential investors or buyers about restructuring and the brand’s future.
Its stores are in Boucherville, Laval and Québec, and products remain available through authorized retailers.
- Who
- BBQ Québec, co-founded by Maxime and Jean-Philippe Lavoie, is closing its retail operations temporarily.
- What
- The company is closing three stores and its online shop for the winter. About 40 employees have been laid off.
- When
- The stores stopped receiving customers on Monday; the articles were published on October 14 and 15, 2026.
- Where
- The stores are in Boucherville, Laval and Québec.
- Why
- The company cited seasonal business and financial difficulties. Maxime Lavoie called the move strategic.
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BBQ Québec filed an intention to make a proposal under Canada’s Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and reported debt of $5.1 million.
The Superior Court of Québec approved the restructuring proposal accepted by creditors.
The company was released from the restructuring process after its management fulfilled the proposal, according to La Tribune.
BBQ Québec’s three stores stopped receiving customers.
FM93 reported that the company would temporarily close its three stores for the winter.
- Stores
- Three, in Boucherville, Laval and Québec
- Employees
- About 40 laid off
- Reported debt
- $5.1 million in November 2023
- Restructuring proposal
- Approved by the Superior Court of Québec in July 2024
- Distribution
- Products remain available at authorized retailers, including RONA
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Tant qu'à perdre de l'argent, le mieux pour nous autres c’est vraiment de fermer les boutiques pour l’instant
C’est pour réussir à me rendre en 2027